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Heavy security deployed outside US Consulate in Lahore
Heavy security has been deployed outside the US Consulate in Lahore on Tuesday, following violent nationwide protests. The unrest was triggered by the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali…
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona
Union Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, one of the world’s foremost…
India provides large number of vehicles as Nepal heads to landmark polls after Gen Z protests
Nepal is prepared for the general elections, with voting scheduled to take place on March 5. This election, being held after the Gen Z protests in September last year, is…
Consulate officials in Jeddah meet Indian nationals departing for India amid West Asia tensions
The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, on Tuesday said it is extending full support to Indian nationals travelling on special flights from Jeddah amid regional travel disruptions due to the…
Condolence book to be laid at Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on “martyrdom” of Supreme Leader Khamenei
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday announced that a condolence book will be opened this week to commemorate the “martyrdom” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei. “On the…
Iran battling two wars, military conflict and “fake news” campaign against US and Israel, says Khamenei’s representative
Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, Special Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, said the country is fighting a “military war” against the United States and Israel as well as a…
Survey Reveals Investors Pulling Back from Property – And Questions Rise Over Aussie Bank Profits | Inside Economics
A fresh survey shows Australian investors pulling back from housing markets as affordability pressures, higher borrowing costs, and regulatory scrutiny temper demand. At the same time, banks are posting solid…
“If we didn’t do it, they would’ve attacked first”: US President Trump on Iran strike
US President Donald Trump has defended the recent American strikes against Iran, asserting that the action was necessary to prevent a potential nuclear catastrophe and claimed that “Tehran was preparing…
Three rounds of negotiations failed before military action on Iran, say US officials
Senior US administration officials have claimed that after three rounds of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme collapsed, Washington concluded that Tehran was “never serious about giving up its…
Fire caused by drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai extinguished; no casualties
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following military strikes on Iran, a fire that broke out near the premises of the US Consulate General Dubai late Tuesday night, following…
“Scrimmage in Congress is going on only in Bangladesh-origin Muslim-dominated seats”, claims Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday alleged that internal conflict within the Congress party is limited to seats dominated by Muslims of Bangladesh origin, claiming that the party…
Air India Express confirms Muscat flights, suspends other Gulf operations until March 4
Air India Express on Tuesday said it will continue its scheduled flights to and from Muscat on March 4, along with additional services to Delhi, Kochi and Mumbai. However, the…
IndiGo announces phased restoration of select International flights amid airspace disruptions
IndiGo on Tuesday announced the phased reinstatement of select international flights as airspace conditions gradually stabilise following recent West Asia disruptions. In a travel advisory issued on X, the airline…
AI Summit Protest case: Delhi Court rejects bail plea of 2 accused after midnight hearing, sends in police custody
Patiala House Court on Tuesday rejected bail pleas of two accsued arrested in connection with the AI Summit Protest case and sent them for two days of further police custody.…
Tripura expands Solar footprint to government offices; 15 kW rooftop plant inaugurated in Gomati
After transforming residential rooftops into micro power stations, the Tripura Government has now moved to solarise key government establishments, beginning with District Magistrate (DM) offices across the state, in alignment…
Indian Army celebrates Holi with orphanage children at Tinsukia
The Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, celebrated Holi with the children of Nava Rupantar orphanage at Tinsukia, Assam. According to the Defence PRO, the celebration on…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets people on Holi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival of colours is a “vibrant expression of our rich culture,…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is cutting staff numbers in a bid to save costs and remain financially viable.
In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the council’s chief executive, Nic Peet, said he would not make public comment on the cuts, other than to say the council had…
Move-on orders didn’t get backing of Housing or Justice ministries
The government’s move-on orders didn’t receive the backing of key ministries, the Housing and Justice Ministers confirmed on Tuesday. Chris Bishop says the Housing Ministry wasn’t supportive of the government’s…
Flights diverted, ferries delayed, as strong winds hit lower North Island
Cook Strait ferry sailings are delayed today as rough seas and strong southerlies continue in the Cook Strait. MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris said cold conditions in the Wellington region are…
Trump says the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in Iran
US President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview that the US military is “knocking the crap” out of Iran – but the “big wave” is yet to…
The Prime Minister has admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons.
Christopher Luxon also said New Zealand will not join the conflict. At his post-Cabinet press conference on Monday, Luxon said successive governments have had a longstanding position that any action…
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South Asians most targeted by racial abuse, police hate crime data reveals
It has been one and a half years since Auckland bus driver Rajnish Trehan was told by a violent and angry passenger he was a servant in Aotearoa before the…
“Mission is to destroy their ballistic missile capabilities”: US State Secy Rubio on attack against Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US military operation against Iran was aimed at “eliminating” the threat posed by Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles and its naval capabilities, particularly…